Nyasha Mareke stands at the edge of what was once a vibrant park, now reduced to a barren field scattered with remnants of broken swings and rusted slides.
With a sigh, she watches her young son kick a deflated soccer ball, a stark reminder of the recreational facilities that have become relics of a bygone era in Zimbabwe 's capital.Nyasha's longing for a safe, clean space where her child can play is a sentiment shared by many mothers in Harare."When I was young, parks were everywhere," she reminisces."We would spend our afternoons playing, laughing, and simply being kids. Now, it's all gone.
"Without safe spaces to gather and play, young girls and boys are left to their own devices," explains Tendai Mukaro, a social worker in the area."This often leads them down dangerous paths, seeking escape in substance abuse." The report highlights that while 68 out of 92 local authorities submitted GRB statements, only a small fraction prioritized recreational spaces. This oversight underscores the need for a more balanced approach.
Earlier in the year, a woman was stabbed to death by a thief who had allegedly tried to snatch a cellphone from her in Harare Gardens.
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